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Fixing crystals to wood... by
VinceF
Hi there, looking for some help. I am wondering if anyone knows of a
good way to fix Swarovski crystals in wood. I have a wooden jewellery
box that I would like to put pink initials with Swarovski crystals on
the top. At the moment it is a high shine lacquer finish. Any help would
be great. I don't...
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July 17th 05 06:06 AM
by Spike
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Bracelet inspired by a thrust bearing by
Abrasha
I uploaded another project to my project pages. This time I show the
making of a bracelet from scratch.
The idea for the bracelet was based a common thrust bearing.
Take a look: http://www.abrasha.com/process/pbb/pbb-00.htm
Abrasha
http://www.abrasha.com
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Yellow to White Gold by
Frank
I have a yellow gold wedding ring and would like to have it cast into either
white gold or platinum. Is there any company or process out there that would
allow me to take my sacred ring and redesign it with white gold or platinum?
Thanks,
Frank
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best white gold? by
m4816k
14k vs. 18k?
Palladium vs. nickel?
Which brings the best white color? Thanks!
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What kind of insurance by
[email protected]
I do jewelry work part time, work at home, and need to get some type of
insurance or bond to cover specific jewelry related liability, like lost or
broken stones, etc, etc, especially if the stone is one that the customer
says that belonged to Aunt Betty that was given to her by Uncle Tom...
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working with mirrors by
Robert Benson
Folks
You might find it intriguing to check out this address about working with
mirrors:
http://www.classicalcdreview.com/flash.html
Thanks!
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Need some info about epoxy/adhesive by
kk
Hi everyone,
I am a graduate researcher at a university in the US. My work involves
extensive use of a adhesive/epoxy made by omega(www.omega.com). I want
to know desperately the value of its viscosity. The epoxy i use is
OmegaBond-200 (OB-200)
I tried to call up Omega. But they do not have the...
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Fracture question - newbie by
Cumberpach
When looking into a say, a cabochon-cut amythist and you see wall-like
divisions, is this fault called a fracture ?
Is there a site which shows pics of faults etc ? TIA
Pete
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annealing brass by
C Ryman
Could someone help me out, please. I'm trying to anneal brass but it's
turning copper color in the pickle. I put a piece of silver wire in to see
if the pickle is bad and plating it with copper. No changes to the silver
yet.
Most of what I've read about annealing just says to heat until it is...
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import taxes by
Jim Bello
does anyone know where to find information on what items imported into the
U.S. require an import tax? I have found a couple of sites that offer guides
for a price, but there is usually a government site that has the info for
free. I have an opportunity to purchase unset carved agate cameos...
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[ADVERT] FS Model Master Mill / Artcam by
Jim
Model Master Mill. Upgraded Rotary and Limit Switches. Xlnt Cond.
Don't need two any more. I also have a CNC100 with NSK Spindle etc.
Both in xlnt cond. Either comes with Artcam/Jewelsmith and USB Dongle.
Matrix files import directly into Artcam for output on the mills. Artcam
is a VERY SIMPLE...
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July 6th 05 02:17 AM
by Jim
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Nylon earring findings/earwire/posts by
Glenn A. Heslop
I am looking for a supplier of Nylon or plastic components to make earrings
with. If you know where I can look, it'd be greatly appreciated.
Sue.
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Milling as a process by
Michael
Does anyone here make use of a minature CNC machine to mill jewellery
pieces.
I have been investigating this and have found the "Roland JWX-10" product
which is designed to mill non-metal objects (like wax) for castings.
Any personal experiences?
Thanks
Michael
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Jewellers Table by
Michael
What is the ideal height for a Jewellers table? My estimate is about 750mm
(29.5 inches) from the floow to the top of the work surface.
Any opinions?
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I need white by
Michael
What material can be used for white?
First choice would be ivory, but I'm not sure that it is available anymore
(isn't selling ivory banned worldwide?) I'd love a substance that looks waxy
in texture, is fairly hard, can be carved/engraved / milled into a flat
block about 1/ inch square. It...
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July 4th 05 06:46 AM
by Carl
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Many questions about my new watch by
[email protected]
I got an Omega Seamaster Chrono Diver 300M about a month and a half
ago, and I have a couple questions and comments about my experience
with it:
-Some parts of the watch case and bracelet are rhodium plated. I
noticed after a couple days that there were ultra-fine 'scratches',
more like 'rainbow...
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July 3rd 05 05:12 PM
by m4816k
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American Jade-where to buy some by
Helmut Cichuttek
Hi
In 1970 I bought a jade ring for my wife in Wyoming off Interstate 80. It is
hnown as apple green jade and is found suuposedly only in this locality. The
color is very even and has no light markings, very much like an unripened
Granny Smith apple. Hope this will help.
Colonius
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cold dopping by
Ted Gittinger
I am interested in knowing of any cold-dopping methods that have been found
to work well, especially for opals. Will Epoxy work, following by
dissolving the glue using Attack or some other solvent?
Regards,
Ted Gittinger
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TJIC
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June 29th 05 03:46 AM
by TJIC
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May I have your comments ? by
Barry
Hi
I am the new one for this group; my name is called Barry coming from Hong
Kong. You may wonder that why I join this group? As I would like to have
your comments in regard to my handmade bracelet and earrings. One of my
hobbies is to collect some special beads, recently I have collected...
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